General Mills, Inc.

Joel R Lafavor

Steven C Robie

Goeran Walther

Kevin H Wright

Daniel R Green

Caleb Ian Heck

Katia Severova-Epp

Jazmine N Gosey

The present disclosure relates to extruded protein products and methods for producing an extruded protein product. In particular, an extruded piece is disclosed having a high protein content and having a desirable texture and flavor. Methods for making an extruded piece include processing, under extrusion conditions, a combination of a powdered protein ingredient, a protein matrix disruptive ingredient, water, and an oil.

Extruded protein product and methods of making

Cooked and uncooked caramel slurries and products prepared using the cooked caramel slurries, and methods of preparing caramel slurries and coating a cooked caramel slurry onto a food piece.

Process of providing a cooked caramel slurry for coating

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Minnetonka, MN, United States of America

Joel R Lafavor